Hoop Petticoat Daffodils - 2 wonderful varieties to look for

A wonderful Hoop petticoat daffodil, Narcissus Ta Julia is really a seed group between Narcissus Tarlatan with Narcissus Julia Jane. This is one from the great Australian (Tasmanian to be specific) Rod Barwick of Glenbrook Bulb farm fame.

Ta Julia

Rod Barwick is also responsible for Narcissus Bulbicodium ‘Spirot’ from the little detective series, and is a favourite in our garden and those of many others.

Spirot

Hoop Petticoat daffodils (Narcissus bulbocodium) are miniature, early-spring flowering bulbs with unique, flared, funnel-shaped cups that resemble old-fashioned petticoats. 

Small growing  by daffodil standards, 15.24 cm to 25.4 cm (6–10 inches) tall with narrow, grass-like foliage and are a great choicet for rock gardens, pots, or naturalizing in sunny, well-drained spots. 

You can find these great little Daffodils online, try Tonkin’s Bulbs or Hancocks Daffodils.

Nylon Group

Also worth a look is the Narcissus 'Nylon Group' are small, early-flowering hybrid bulbocodium (hoop-petticoat) daffodils, known for their white to greenish-white, trumpet-shaped flowers, often blooming in autumn or winter. 

Leptospermum Copper Glow - tea tree

 One of the standout low to medium Australian native hedging plants for gardens large and small is Leptospermum polygalifolium ‘Copper Glow’. Valued for both its resilience and ornamental appeal, this variety is especially well suited to Australian conditions. It performs best in full sun, where its foliage colour is most intense, and it adapts readily to sandy or free-draining soils. Once established, ‘Copper Glow’ is impressively drought tolerant, making it an excellent choice for water-wise landscapes and low-maintenance gardens.

What truly sets this plant apart is its seasonal interest. During the warmer months it produces masses of delicate summer flowers that attract pollinators such as bees and beneficial insects, adding life and movement to the garden. The fresh new growth emerges in rich coppery tones, creating a striking contrast against the mature green foliage and providing year-round visual appeal.

As a hedge, Leptospermum polygalifolium ‘Copper Glow’ responds well to pruning and can be maintained at a tidy low or medium height, depending on your needs. It works equally well as a formal clipped hedge or a more natural, softly shaped screen, making it a versatile addition to native, coastal, or contemporary garden designs.

Key points summary:

• Australian native suitable for low to medium hedging

• Thrives in full sun

• Tolerates sandy and free-draining soils

• Drought tolerant once established

• Summer flowering and pollinator friendly

• Attractive copper-coloured new growth

• Responds well to pruning and shaping